Fluent Fiction - Norwegian
Are you ready to supercharge your Norwegian listening comprehension? Our podcast is the perfect tool for you. Studies show that the key to mastering a second language is through repetition and active processing. That's why each episode of our podcast features a story in Norwegian, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Norwegian and English. This approach not only allows you to fully understand and absorb the vocabulary and grammar but also provides a bilingual support to aid your listening comprehension. But we don't stop there. Research in sociolinguistics highlights the importance of culture in language learning, which is why we provide a list of vocabulary words and a transcript of the audio to help you understand the cultural context of the story. And for your convenience, we also include a transcript of the audio to help you refer back to any parts you may have struggled with. And our podcast is not just for language learners, it's also for travelers or people who want to connect with their roots. Are you planning a trip to Norway? Maybe you want to speak Norwegian with your friends from Oslo? Our podcast will give you the cultural and linguistic background to fully immerse in Norway. Our podcast is based on the latest research in linguistics, sociolinguistics, psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, and education to provide the most effective method for mastering Norwegian listening comprehension. Don't miss this opportunity, give our podcast a try and see the results for yourself. Begynn å forbedre din lytteforståelse i norsk med våre historier i dag!
Episodes
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fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-29-22-34-02-no
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No: Det var en solfylt ettermiddag ved Oslos internatskole.
En: It was a sunny afternoon at Oslos boarding school.
No: Trærne sto i stille skjønnhet, deres blader vevde et teppe av grønt rundt de gamle bygningene.
En: The trees stood i...
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fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-28-22-34-02-no
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No: Sola hang lavt på himmelen over den endeløse tundraen i Nord-Norge.
En: The sun hung low in the sky over the endless tundra of Nord-Norge.
No: Birkenes trær kastet lange skygger, og små telt var spredt utover sletten, dekket av va...
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fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-27-22-34-02-no
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No: Den varme sommersolen strømmet inn gjennom de store vinduene i det romslige familienhjemmet.
En: The warm summer sun streamed in through the large windows of the spacious family home.
No: Barnas latter fylte luften, men...
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fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-26-22-34-02-no
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No: Det var en varm dag mot slutten av sommeren i Oslo.
En: It was a warm day towards the end of summer in Oslo.
No: Sindre, Eva og Magnus spaserte rundt i Vigelandsparken, der solen skinte gjennom trærne og ga parken et gylle...
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fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-25-22-34-02-no
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No: Toget rullet sakte langs de bratte fjellsidene på Flåmsbana.
En: The train rolled slowly along the steep mountainsides on the Flåmsbana.
No: Utenfor vinduene danset fossefallene, mens fjordene glitret under sommersole...
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fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-24-22-34-02-no
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No: Solen skinte høyt over Oslo en varm sommerdag.
En: The sun shone high over Oslo on a warm summer day.
No: Vigelandsparken var full av liv og latter.
En: Vigelandsparken was full of life and laughter.
No: På en benk ved Mo...
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fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-23-22-34-02-no
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No: Under solen som steg opp over den ødelagte byen, begynte Eirik og Astrid sin lange reise mot det ryktede trygge stedet.
En: Under the sun that rose over the ruined city, Eirik and Astrid began their long journey toward the...
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fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-22-22-34-02-no
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No: Solen skinte varmt over Vigelandsparken.
En: The sun shone warmly over Vigelandsparken.
No: Sommerens lys badet skulpturene i et gyllent skjær, og folkene i Oslo nøt dagen.
En: Summer's light bathed the sculptures in a golden ...
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fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-21-22-34-02-no
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No: På en solfylt dag i slutten av sommeren, var Vigeland Park i Oslo fylt med liv.
En: On a sunny day at the end of summer, Vigeland Park in Oslo was filled with life.
No: Trærne strakte seg mot himmelen, mens solen...
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fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-20-22-34-02-no
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No: Sindre, Astrid og Ola sto ved foten av en stor fjellkjede.
En: Sindre, Astrid, and Ola stood at the foot of a large mountain range.
No: Solen skinte klart på en vakker sommerdag, og landskapet rundt dem var både grøn...
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fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-19-22-34-02-no
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No: Solen skinte gjennom de store vinduene i biblioteket på den videregående skolen i Oslo, og skapte mønstre på det blanke tregulvet.
En: The sun shone through the large windows of the library at the high school in Osl...
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fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-18-22-34-00-no
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No: I de travle gatene i Bergen, i en middelaldersk atmosfære hvor liv og handel myldret, sto Lars.
En: In the busy streets of Bergen, in a medieval atmosphere where life and trade bustled, stood Lars.
No: Han kom fra fj...
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fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-17-22-34-02-no
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No: Holmenkollen Ski Museum ligger stille og rolig, med bare lyden av vind som suser utenfor.
En: The Holmenkollen Ski Museum lies quiet and calm, with only the sound of the wind whistling outside.
No: Inne i mørket st...
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fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-16-22-34-02-no
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No: Solskinnet flommet inn gjennom de store vinduene i samfunnshallen i Oslo.
En: The sunshine streamed in through the large windows of the community hall in Oslo.
No: Det var en spesiell dag, Krigens Minnedag, en dag for å minnes ...
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fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-15-22-34-02-no
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No: Sommerluften i Oslo Botaniske Hage var fylt med duften av blomstrende roser og lyden av syngende fugler.
En: The summer air in the Oslo Botanical Garden was filled with the scent of blooming roses and the sound of singing bi...
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fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-14-22-34-02-no
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No: Det var sommerfest på kontoret, og hele rommet var fylt med latter og prating.
En: There was a summer party at the office, and the entire room was filled with laughter and chatter.
No: Sindre, den nye praktikanten, var...
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fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-13-22-34-02-no
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No: Sander sto ved roret på den lille yachten.
En: Sander stood at the helm of the small yacht.
No: Oslofjorden strakk seg ut foran dem, rolig og blå under den varme sommersolen.
En: The Oslofjorden stretched out before them, calm...
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fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-12-22-34-02-no
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No: Eirik satt i terminalen på Oslo Gardermoen internasjonale lufthavn, omringet av summende stemmer og travle reisende.
En: Eirik sat in the terminal at Oslo Gardermoen internasjonale lufthavn, surrounded by buzzing voices and bu...
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fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-11-22-34-02-no
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No: Sommeren i Oslo var spesielt lysende den dagen.
En: The summer in Oslo was particularly bright that day.
No: Solstrålene skimret gjennom de store vinduene til Vikingskipshuset, og lot seg falle mykt på de majestetiske ski...
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fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-10-22-34-02-no
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No: Sola skinte klart over Oslo, og Vigeland Park lå badet i et mykt lys.
En: The sun shone brightly over Oslo, and Vigeland Park lay bathed in soft light.
No: Trærne sto stolte og grønne, som om de voktet over de mange...
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